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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.52, 3,323.52 and 917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.52, 3,323.52 and 917.28 is: 1,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.52 : 3,323.52 = 917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.52/3,323.52 = 917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.52x = 3,323.52 × 917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.52x = 3,048,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,598.43/2,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.40

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